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Thank the powers that be for Jay Farrar. Honestly. If not for him, the night could have turned into a total drag.

Here's to the ice melting away because there are some good shows this week.

Okay, okay, we know that this year’s Bumbershoot lineup will leave you wondering what year it is, since we wouldn’t really call most of the acts especially current or relevant, but there are some things worth checking out.

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Or in Bumbershoot's case, when headliners Ani DiFranco and Devo both cancel, scramble like mad and book Iggy and The Stooges and Elvis Costello in their places.

Think the new Bright Eyes album is hot sh*t? Then you should go see one of the godfathers of the alt-country movement play tonight and tomorrow night at the Tractor over in Ballard. Jay Farrar was the lead singer in Son Volt and Uncle Tupelo, two bands that evoked the heartland before you had ever heard of a trucker hat. There is as much pain in Jay Farrar's voice as a 'Joey' marathon on NBC, and you can listen to his stories of coal miners, farmers and steel workers, which will give you a nice perspective after sitting in your cubicle all day. Tonight's show is sold out, but you can buy tickets for tomorrow's show at TicketWeb.